Israeli army says Red Cross communicated captives have been transferred
In a statement, the Israeli army says the Red Cross has told it that three captives have been transferred and are on their way towards Israeli forces.
Video shows Hamas fighters, Red Cross during captive handover
As we reported, the Israeli army says that Red Cross personnel have accepted custody of three female Israeli captives from Hamas.
Video from the ground, posted on social media by a Palestinian journalist and verified by Al Jazeera, shows fighters from Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, controlling a large crowd in Saraya Square in Gaza City with Red Cross vehicles in the background.
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Hostages in good health, Red Cross tells Israel
The Red Cross has told the Israeli government that the three hostages transferred on Sunday by Hamas are in good condition, an Israeli official tells CNN.
“The condition of the three hostages is good, following an initial medical examination,” the official said.
Celebrations erupt in Tel Aviv as hostages confirmed to be with Red Cross
Israelis cheered and hugged as news of the three hostages being handed over to the Red Cross broke.
“Romi is coming back! Emily is coming back! Doron is coming back!” Israelis chanted in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.
Confirmation of the handover for the crowd came in on a large television screen in the square, which was broadcasting Al Jazeera with Israeli commentary playing in the background.
Israelis celebrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday.
Red Cross transfers 3 hostages to Israeli military in Gaza
The Red Cross has transferred three Israeli hostages to the Israeli military in Gaza, the military said in a statement.
The military will now bring Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari, out of Gaza to Israel.
People gather around Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City on Sunday.
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